Finance Manager - LRUK

Learning Resources is the home of award-winning toys, games and learning aids for children aged 2-12. We understand the importance of learning through play and offer toys and games that positively influence children's growth and development. Learning Resources Inc is a US based family-owned company. Learning Resources Ltd. was founded in Kings Lynn, Norfolk in 1994 to serve the European, Middle Eastern, African, and Indian markets.

Position Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a management role and shape the financial operations of a dynamic and growing SME. As Finance Manager, you will take on a key leadership position, reporting directly to the Head of Finance. You’ll manage and mentor the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams, taking ownership of day-to-day finance operations while also driving process improvements and strategic initiatives.

In this role, you'll be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing critical IT vendor relationships. Leveraging Microsoft Dynamics D365, you’ll transform data into actionable insights that support informed decision-making and long-term growth. This is a pivotal position for someone ready to lead, influence change, and contribute to the financial direction of the business.

Key Performance Objectives

• Lead and develop a high performing AR/AP team: Build team capability and coverage whilst embedding company values. Ensure 100% team coverage during planned absences. Achieve a less than 2% error rate in AP/AR transactions monthly. Complete monthly 1:1’s and implement development plans for both direct reports. Review and action weekly team KPI’s
• Deliver accurate & timely monthly financials: Own the month-end close process, ensuring reports are ready for Senior Financial Analyst review, with 100% on time delivery. Complete month end in 6 working days. Handle journal entries, accruals and prepayments accurately, ensuring adherence to financial regulations and legislation.
• Oversee and approve Vendor payment runs: Ensure timely and accurate payment execution aligned with cash flow planning.
• Drive Strategic Reporting to Inform Business Decisions : Implement and prepare reports on aged debt analysis, credit control risk, and strategic partners including a monthly credit risk report delivered by the 6th working day and a monthly strategic partner financial dashboard prepared and presented to the Head of Finance.
• Champion Financial Process Improvement : Continuously assess and refine financial processes and internal controls. Minimum of two improvement initiatives proposed and implemented quarterly. Annual internal control review completed with documented action plans.
• Manage Outsourced IT Support Vendor Relationship: Manage the day-to-day relationship with the outsourced IT support provider. Ensure effective communication with provider and end users, addressing and resolving issues promptly. Maintain a 90% end user satisfaction rate.
  
  
  

Requirements/Ideal Attributes

• 4+ years’ experience in finance/accounting with supervisory experience in AR/AP functions.
• Final-stage ACA, ACCA, or CIMA (preferred).
• Experience in a growing SME.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics D365 (preferred).
• A proactive and organised problem-solver with strong commercial acumen and a solid grasp of technology.
• Team-oriented and driven, with a strong focus on collaboration, talent development, and leading change through sound analytical decision-making.
  
  
  

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